WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Over 180 organizations have voiced strong opposition to proposed changes to federal student loan repayment and forgiveness programs by the U.S. Department of Education. The groups, representing millions of students, borrowers, workers and vulnerable populations, argue that the Administration's plans would worsen the ongoing student loan crisis affecting more than 40 million Americans who collectively owe over $1.6 trillion. The letter specifically challenges alterations t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Comments Accepted on Draft of Carpenter Co.'s First-Time Title V Air Quality Permit * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is now accepting public comments on a draft Title V air quality permit for Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, Guilford County. Carpenter Co. previously held a   more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has announced a series of amendments and modifications to Class D and Class E airspace at several airports across five states. These changes are designed to improve the safety, efficiency and management of air traffic in the affected regions. The updates reflect the FAA's ongoing efforts to adapt airspace configuration to evolving aviation needs, technological advances and community feedback. On  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Seniors' Access to Critical Drugs * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressmen Adam Gray (D-CA) and Neal Dunn (R-FL), introduced the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, legislation to revert physician reimbursement for administering drugs under Medicare Part B to Average Sales Price   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Final Judgment Ordered in Dunn Nuisance Case After prolonged and continuous criminal violations, acts of violence, and community complaints at the Pinewood Apartments, Dunn Police Chief Cary Jackson solicited assistance from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division regarding an investigation into ongoing criminal activity. As a result of this j  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 10 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Record Returns for N.C. Pension Plan In First Half of 2025 The North Carolina Retirement Systems ("NCRS") produced landmark earnings during the first six months of 2025. This week at Council of State, Treasurer Brad Briner reported the plan yielded $8 billion in investment returns since he took office on Jan. 1. This is approximately $3.5 billion more than our assume  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Keeps Sounding the Alarm on Health Care Emergency Worsened by Trump Budget Bill * WASHINGTON, July 9 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today delivered remarks on the impact of the Republican reconciliation bill -- which passed the Senate by one vote and will throw nearly 17 million Americ  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State establishes new species state record for Bulleye * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new state record for Bulleye (Cookeolus japonicus). Jody Hopkins of Grimesland caught the 5-pound, 10.88-ounce fish off Ocracoke on June 21, 2025. There were no previous state records f  more